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Quick verdict
The ZEN34 is a battery-powered Z-Wave remote disguised as a paddle switch. Stick it on any wall and use it to control other Z-Wave devices or trigger automations. No wiring needed. Great for three-way setups where running a traveler wire is not an option.
Standout: Battery-powered Z-Wave paddle remote that looks like a real switch. Mount anywhere without wiring.
Notes last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Compatibility snapshot
Home AssistantexcellentFull local control, no cloud needed. Native Home Assistant integration or a local protocol.
Apple HomenoneNo official support on this platform.
Google HomenoneNo official support on this platform.
AlexanoneNo official support on this platform.
Works offlineyes
Setupmoderate
Extra hub neededyes
Powerbattery
Local control facts
Home Assistant: zwave_js integration, Local Push (home-assistant.io, checked Oct 10, 2026)
Z-Wave JS: in the device database, listed as Zooz ZEN34 (Remote Switch) (github.com, checked Oct 22, 2026)
Why it stands out
battery-powered, so you can mount it anywhere without wiring, including as a second switch for three-way setups
looks like a regular paddle switch on the wall, so guests will not know it is a remote
multi-tap scene support for automations, plus Direct Association groups so a paddle can control another Z-Wave device directly, bypassing the hub
Reasons to hesitate
has no relay of its own, so it switches other Z-Wave devices rather than a load at its own box
battery-powered means it does not repeat Z-Wave signals for your mesh
association and scene setup requires some Home Assistant configuration
Best for
adding a second switch point without running new wires
bedside or hallway remote that looks like a real switch instead of a plastic remote
Avoid if
you need a switch that directly controls a load, since this is a remote only
you want a device that strengthens your Z-Wave mesh
Privacy and local-control notes
Battery-powered Z-Wave remote. No cloud, no internet. Events are handled locally by your Z-Wave controller, and Direct Association can drive other Z-Wave devices device-to-device without the hub in the path.
Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Z-Wave JS.
Buying reality check
Price notes: One of the cheapest Z-Wave scene remotes available. Hard to beat for adding switch points without wiring.
Verified price reads: lowest seen $37.95, latest $37.95 on Nov 5, 2026.
Jasco announced it has acquired Zooz on October 13. Zooz says the hardware, factories and team aren't changing. What that means for the Zooz picks here.
From the change log and the news briefs that name this product.
Verified against
The compatibility notes above have not been through the source audit yet.
The manufacturer's page is here; the notes were last checked Sep 24, 2026.
The Aqara Wireless Mini Switch is the button I run and the one to buy first, plus Third Reality on Zigbee, Zooz ZEN34 on Z-Wave and IKEA BILRESA on Thread.
Jasco acquires Zooz: what it means for Z-Wave buyers
Jasco announced it has acquired Zooz on October 13. Zooz says the hardware, factories and team aren't changing. What that means for the Zooz picks here.
